The country’s balance of payments (BOP) is expected to remain under pressure over the next two years due to a weaker global economy and ongoing structural challenges, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projections.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is intensifying its campaign against counterfeit goods, broadening enforcement to digital platforms and local communities as it pursues a “zero counterfeit” goal.
Initiatives to expand public-private partnerships (PPP) are set to strengthen the Philippines’ investment climate in 2026, creating a deeper pipeline of private equity (PE) opportunities, according to the Southeast Asia edition of Deloitte’s Private Equity 2026 Almanac.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Tuesday that he will soon issue an executive order imposing a P50-per-kilo price cap on imported rice, following a...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is teaming up with key government bodies to develop clear, evidence-based safety rules for carrying electric and hybrid vehicles on domestic passenger ships—an effort triggered by the recent fatal fire aboard the MV June Aster.
Mynt, operator of GCash, has obtained the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Notice of Approval for its proposed initial public offering, with plans to list on the Main Board next month. The application covers up to 8.027 billion common shares plus an overallotment option of up to 1.204 billion secondary shares, subject to PSE conditions, SEC’s final Permit to Sell, market conditions, and other required approvals.
St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Quezon City and Global City campuses are both named in Newsweek/Statista’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027. Quezon City tops the Philippines in Nephrology, a specialty newly added to the global ranking.
Amid a State of Calamity in Pangasinan from widespread flooding, Manila Water’s Calasiao Water, North Luzon Water, and Manila Water Foundation acted fast to supply safe water to Calasiao, Malasiqui, and Sta. Barbara evacuees.